Dog Sitters in Leeds Point, NJ

The friendliest, most affordable and dependable business, you won't be disappointed!!

Unparalleled peace of mind. My dog frequently visited Hounds Town South Jersey but a few years ago we moved to Virginia, and I have been struggling to find a kennel that compares to the peace of mind I got from HT. My dog would cry as soon as we got to the kennels in VA, and they were either short staffed or training new employees every time we visited. I would be stressed the entire trip wondering if she was ok. I decided to bring our pup along when visiting NJ so I could take her back to Hounds Town for boarding. As soon as we arrived they greeted my pup by her name AND remembered her unique needs. What a relief to see familiar staff members that recognized my dog after being away for over 2 years. The best part, she was whining with excitement as soon as we got into the parking lot and pulled me to the front door because she was so excited to be back to her favorite place. For the first trip in 2 years I was able to relax knowing she was safe and having fun! I will go out of my way for the peace of mind that I get from boarding with Hounds Town SJ.

UPDATE: Its been a year and my Bailey is super happy at Hounds Town. She loves her "pack" there, both dogs and people!!! Flexibility on drop off and pick up is awesome. Exit baths available at YOUR convenience, they always have your dog ready to go when you tell them when you will be there. Bailey is thriving with her daycare at Hounds Town takes great care of her. I cant lie, i would still love to be able to see her playing and interacting...but i know she is safe and taken care of....Hounds Town adjusts Bailey's anxiety and takes great care of her. I do not worry about her all day which means i can focus on work and my older girl. A YEAR AGO: Would stlll like to be able to watch my girl live on cameras while she plays BUT its seems that they are keeping my girl safe and she is tired at the end of the day. Drop off and pick up ..for the most part is very convenient. My girl always seems happy to go back !

Staff is super friendly and amazing with each and every dog that comes through the door. My dog has horrible anxiety and hates everyone, the staff makes a huge effort to include him & make him feel comfortable. I use them for day care and boarding!! They also post pictures and videos of the dogs daily! Highly recommend to everyone!

The staff is wonderful and I trust they care for my golden retriever while I am away. He ❤️ loves them all and is always so excited to see them.He is always happy and healthy when we come for him!! Pics on social media everyday and I can call anytime to see how he is!! Great job! Thank you!!

Hounds Town South Jersey was the best boarding place we’ve taken our dog. Very safe & secure environment for the dogs while being able to socialize. The staff was knowledgeable, always friendly & knew exactly how our dog was doing every time we called to check in on him. The daily videos & pictures they post is awesome. Our dog loved the doggie daycare while boarding. We wouldn’t bring him anywhere else!

My Stevie has been going to HT since she was a young pup. Just celebrated her 2nd birthday last week. Always excited to go to Hounds Town for day care and stays.The staff is wonderful and friendly, take great care of her. It is a clean and safe environment. Highly recommend!

The staff at houndstown is always so friendly and welcoming. I am so thankful to have this facility close by as I don’t trust just anyone with my dogs. The place is always clean and the yard is a great size for the dogs. The social media posts daily are always a great thing to look forward to. They take any directions about your dogs seriously and don’t hesitate to check in or ask questions. I always know my boys are in good hands at houndstown.

I never worry about Boh when he’s camping out at Houndstown. He gets lots of love and belly rubs, (his favorite) whether it’s a one day stay or 10 days. I can’t say enough about the staff. They are caring and loving to our babies. Who could ask for more !

My family and I went on a road trip and stayed on the Jersey shore for a few days. I did some research into some local doggie daycares for my 2 yo pup Sadie and read reviews for multiple places - and HoundsTown was full of rave reviews. I always listen to what other people/customers have to say - dog parents know who’s good and who’s not. And you can’t judge a book by its cover when it comes to doggie daycares. So I contacted them and asked if they were willing to take my fur baby for a day (about 3 weeks in advance) - so we could could see some “non-dog-friendly sites” such as the beach and boardwalk. Everyone I spoke to from email, text, and finally, in person - was friendly and inviting, and very professional. They gave me an appointment and agreed to meet her and if she passed their behavior assessment (which every good daycare should do - as I would not appreciate it if they just let any dog come in and play with my dog) then they were happy to have her. I will say that Sadie is almost 3 yrs old, has been going to daycare since she was a puppy, and is also a Canine Good Citizen, so she’s extremely well-behaved and obedient, and loves other dogs and people. So, she naturally passed their assessment. This place was so freaking adorable and very clean - AND the rave reviews were spot on! The staff was so friendly and inviting to her, she naturally warmed up to them pretty quickly and was like “Bye, Mom!” as the girl took her leash and brought her to meet new friends. When I picked her up, she was nice and clean and smelled great after having a nice bath there - and exhausted lol! I got a report card telling me about her day - how she behaved - what her energy level was like - and was told everything I needed to know. Before we leave some places, Sadie goes up to people she knows and loves, and gives a snuggle to “say goodbye and thank you” - and I didn’t necessarily think she would with people she had just met, but she did! Which tells me, she had a great time with them and they treated her well!! Thanks again HoundsTown Jersey Shore! We can’t wait to come back - and Sadie can’t wait to go back and play next year! 🐾 ❤️ 🐶 Sincerely, Kristen (Sadie’s mom)

We love Houndstown! Just picked up Aria who is curled up in her bed now and found a cute Christmas ornament in her bag as a special surprise! Can’t thank them enough for taking care of our baby while we were away! They did a great job as always!🎄💕

I have been using All Star for over a year. Both day care and boarding. I am very happy and Cooper loves it. The Staff is very friendly. Everyone knows when Cooper in in the house! Owwwwww

I have never left a negative review. Sadly, this is my first. We were visiting friends in the AC area and All Star was suggested to us for our dog. First, the pictures on their website are not indicative of their facility. There is a beautiful picture of a large dog swimming pool. NO pool exists!!! The explanation was that the pool in the picture is the local dog park pool and they bring some dogs there on Sundays. Second, leaving our dog for the first time, we wanted to know how he was doing. We called two times on the second day and an additional two times on the third day. Never a call back. Third, when we picked up our dog, they informed us that his leash was lost. They gave us a filthy replacement, which I refused to accept. They then replaced that with a cleaner leash. Finally, after paying the bill, and in the car heading home, we noticed that they charged us an extra daycare service of $17.00. I am sorry to write this review because we go out of our way to support local small businesses, but this needed to be said. I hope they make changes to better serve their customers.

Updating my feedback on this place as they have changed their ways and not for the better. Firstly I just picked up my dog after a week of boarding and he contracted Kennel cough which after going to the vet it sounds like this has been a persistent issue which they didn’t mention in the days leading up to the boarding. Secondly they changed their pricing structure which again they didn’t mention until I dropped off my dog. They stripped out the daily play session and made it another $15/day charge. When I asked about it they said they posted it on their door at the site and I should have been aware. Not the end of the world but just came off to me as a bit deceptive. It’s not all bad though from past experiences so hoping they can turn it around.

Holly is an awesome groomer. We have Cavalier King Charles dogs and they are not easy to groom properly. Holly knows exactly how to make them look beautiful while keeping their hair long and silky. She is also very kind and gentle with them. Highly recommend Holly for grooming.

I absolutely love the staff at this pet resort. My dog has stayed in day care in Manhattan a couple of times and never enjoyed it. Since we were vacationing in Ocean City, New Jersey, we decided to leave her at the Pet Resort for a day. My Labradoodle was incredibly not very upset after I picked her up. We took her to the dog beach in OC for the next days, so we did not need to leave her there for another day. I highly recommend this place.

I have been taking my dog here for over a year, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about All Star. I have used the doggy daycare and also did training with my dog here. The staff is amazing and they keep the place well maintained and cleaned.

We have boarded our dog at All Star Kennels and him groomed a couple times. We have come to know the staff as caring and thorough. They are willing to answer questions or attend to special requests. We will use their services again in the near future and we recommend their services.

All Star Pet Resort is one of the best doggy daycares I have taken my puppy to. They welcomed my puppy, Darla, with open arms and treat her like she’s part of the family. The staff greats me and my dog every morning and go above and beyond to make sure I am at ease and my doggy is taken care of. Mariah does an outstanding job every morning I see her. All of the staff are polite, professional and have a huge heart for all dogs! Eddie, Rasheeda, and Jordan are always have positive attitudes and really get to know the dogs they take care of. It’s wonderful! When I pick my puppy up I was impressed with the report cards they give out. The live cameras in the daycare are the best thing ever. As I said before, the staff and crew are professional and courteous. They held a puppy birthday party for my doggy,and the seasonal events they hosted were enjoyable! I will continue to use All Star Pet Resort for daycare and board my doggos in the future!

It was Rocky’s meet ‘n greet. I was concerned that the bigger dogs would gang up on him like they do at public dog parks. But when I picked him up, he was running happily w the pack! Attendants were on hand monitoring playtime. Very pleased. We will return.

We need to board our Bernese puppy, Oliver, in a few weeks and decided to try out All Star Pet Resort .. a place that has always been only a few miles away, but we had never used with previous dogs. So far, we are happy we did! New dogs have an all-day complimentary Meet and Greet to see how they will do in the new environment. When we dropped him off and picked him up, the staff was very pleasant and attentive and genuinely seemed happy to be there with the dogs. With our puppy going off for the first time on his own, the live webcam was perfect. When we picked him up at the end of the day, he was excited and exhausted .. a great combination! We look forward to another great experience when we board him overnight!

My Dad suffered a stroke and we had to rush to find someplace for April,I live 3 hours away so we were searching hard for a kennel many said they could NOT help,Cranberry Creek was the ONLY one to help us,even though they were also very busy,they took in April. All the people there were OUTSTANDING!! I can't remember her name but she had white hair and glasses and she was very very helpful and always on top with communication and details. 1000% professionals all the way and their prices are awesome.

One of the best kennels in the area. Clean facility, compassionate staff and very knowledgeable.

Cranberry Creek is the BEST. Hands down. The owner and staff truly love animals, and this is completely evident in their care of both pets and humans alike. I am so very grateful to have been referred here by our vet, and even more grateful to everyone who treats my dog like one of their own. My pup actually gets excited about staying here, and gets plenty of playtime and attention!! I never feel like I have to worry about the quality of care he receives. Drop off and pickup are an easy and smooth process, calling to book is always pleasant - it honestly feels like I am leaving my dog with FAMILY and not a facility. This is both a reflection on the ownership and each and every individual that works here. I can't thank Cranberry Creek enough. If you're reading this and are unsure - call and ask to tour the facility! They're very transparent and are always eager to help.

Highly recommend Cranberry Creek, they are super professional, compassionate, and reasonably priced for the level of service they provide. We have two large and needy huskies and they provide the best care. We've been going there for over 5 years and from day one. They always treated our dogs like an extension of their family. It's like we're dropping them off to relatives so we have peace of mind.

Boarded our dog Finn for very first time and were very nervous about leaving him. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and he was very at ease when we dropped him off due to very friendly staff and calm environment. When we we picked him up we could tell he was well taken care of and happy. Can’t say enough about cranberry creek boarding!!

They took exceptional care of my dog while we were away. I checked in everyday and they were more than happy to talk to me and Megan even texted updates! Everyone we encountered was great. Thank you guys!

Friendly staff. Extremely clean. Beautifully designed and maintained very well. Prices are reasonable. Gravel car park. Great views. We would highly recommend leaving your dog or dogs here. We left 2 aggressive dogs here for a night, a wee bit apprehensive at first. No issues. I'd give them 15 stars if I could.

I couldn’t be happier with our first experience working with Cranberry Creek. After we met the staff and toured the facility, we had no hesitation to leave our pups. It felt more like “doggy camp” than “dog boarding”. In fact, I remarked that I’d like to camp there myself. We loved it so much that we already booked another overnight.

So grateful to have such wonderful people to help me with my puppy he is a handful and not happy with grooming but Tina does a beautiful job every one asked me where I take him and I am happy to share that thanks again Tina

Wonderful caring people. My dog who is blind took to them right away. The place is super clean. No smell of the dogs. Chance my dog and I say thank you very much for a temporary 🏡 home while I was away …

My family needed a pet sitter when we went on vacation, and Nicole was excellent with our pets: 3 dogs and 2 cats. She even brought our mail in. She is trustworthy and dependable. One of our cats was angry with us the previous year when we returned from vacation. But this time when we returned, he wasn’t angry at all because he bonded with Nicole. She even sent photos and videos to us while we were away. I highly recommend her!!

10/10! Nicole is such a genuinely nice person and truly cares for the pets she takes care of. She has been so flexible with my schedule and is always willing to work with me so my fur baby has a safe place to stay wether it’s for a couple hours or a couple days. My pup gets excited when we pull up to her house for daycare! She is very in tune to each pets individual needs and personality. I have been so happy with her services, I can’t imagine taking my pup anywhere else!

Nicole has been helping out our family on a regular basis, for several months. She is very hardworking. Always ensures that each pet has everything they need. We are grateful we found her & hope to continue with her in the future.

We have used Cole’s pet siting for 2 years now. She has kept us updated with text and photos throughout our travels. Our cat loves to see Nicole she even greets her. I highly recommend Nicole she has put my mind to ease every time we go away.

They are so kind and courteous and Nicole really does take caring for our pet seriously. She is so professional and careful and is such a loving caretaker for our little furry guy! Will definitely be using anytime I need pet sitting or care.

Looking for someone you can count on and trust in your home to care for your pets while on vacation is very hard to find. We were very fortunate to find just the right person at Colie's Pets. Nicole was just that person, she met with us at our home to explain her services and to meet the dog family. We set up schedules that worked for us, which covered walking, feeding, and medicine regimes that were needed for one of our dogs. We received pictures and updates daily of all their activities. We could not have been happier with her services, which allowed us to enjoy our vacation free of worry and anxiety. She deserves our 5 Star recommendation. We have already booked two future vacations with her to provide for our dogs. We thank you, and our fur babies thank you!! Jini and EJ

We always have a great experience with Nicole at Collie’s Pet Sitting & Services wether it’s for several days or a short afternoon visit. She takes great care of our pup, Bogey and always shares photo/video updates which bring a smile to my face knowing he’s having a fun time running and playing outside and exploring! Definitely recommend!!!

I highly recommend Nicole and her pet sitting services! She came and watched my kitty for a week and provided top-notch care. I was nervous to leave my kitty but I was able to relax on my trip because I knew he was in good hands with Nicole. She texted me regular picture updates which helped ease my anxieties. Nicole is kind and trustworthy and I will definitely be using her services again in the future! 😺

We found Colie's pet sitting to take care of our boys while we were on a trip. And there wasn't a part of Nicole's service that wasn't awesome. She came over for a meet and greet with our pups, she was polite, on time, and gave off a an impression that we could trust her with our boys. Our boys are our whole world. She came over, took amazing care of our boys, sent us pics, communicated any concerns, and most of all allowed us to have some peace of mind while we were away. 10/10 would recommend. She was amazing and we'd definitely work with her moving forward.

Nicole is a great pet sitter! We were out of town for almost two weeks and she took great care of our three cats. She sent us daily updates, including photos of all our cats. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter that you can trust!

We used Lucky Dogs to board our Yorkies for a week in December. We were so pleased!! The facility is clean, organized and staffed with a great crew. The camera access is amazing and we loved seeing our little guys going about their day. Pics were sent to us twice a day as well. I HIGHLY recommend this business for anyone looking to board their pups. We truly felt like we left them in good hands when we dropped them off. Thank you so much for your kindness to our pups.

We love Lucky Dogs so much! They are absolutely the best in the business and in the area. My dog couldn’t be happier with all the love she gets from the staff. I feel comfortable every time knowing my dog is in the safest hands! They are the best people and each and every staff member and grooming team is fantastic! Not sure what I would do without them 💕

Can’t say enough about lucky dogs boarding ! We boarded our 1 year old German shepherd for 10 days . We were nervous about leaving him for the first time but he got so much love and attention ! They gave multiple updates a day and we could see him whenever we wanted on the cameras . If you are looking for a warm and fuzzy boarding experience that won’t break the bank , choose lucky dogs !

I never felt so comfortable leaving my dog with someone! Being able to drop in on Trixie at any time of the day was great. We have had a pet sitter stay at our house with her before, but Lucky Dogs exceeded my expectations. I will definitely use them again. I also had Trixie groomed while she stayed there, and they have the cutest “spa packages” for your pup. My girl had a facial, massage, and paw soak on top of her bath (adorable) Couldn’t be happier with the staff. Lastly, another favorite of our was the picture mail. They sent us pictures of her every day when she was outside or just waiting for treats.

This was our first time using Lucky Dogs. We were very unhappy with our previous kennel. We are so Happy we did!!! This place is amazing! The Staff is just as amazing! We received daily pictures, twice a day!!! At night, we received pictures of her getting her nightly treats. Which showed me that she just wasn't put in her kennel and left alone until morning! She had company at night for a while. I highly recommend Lucky Dogs! We will never, ever go anywhere else. And she also had a bath before we picked our dog Rachel up. She looked and smelled beautiful! Thank you, Lucky Dogs!

We had our 13 year old and 4 year old Chihuahua mixes at Lucky Dogs for 3 nights and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. This was their first time ever being boarded, so we were a bit nervous, but the warm welcome and ability to check in on them through the camera system made us feel totally at ease. We enjoyed seeing pictures of them during outdoor yard time and it was nice to see tail wagging during the one on one time! Very pleased with the personalized service. Looking forward to using their services again for our fur babies. 😃

We had a great experience with Lucky Dogs! We boarded my dog with them for 3 nights. When we first dropped her off and she was taken back to her kennel, the staff took some time to acclimate her to the area and give her some one on one attention. We loved the daily pictures and being able to check on her using their camera system. Definitely recommend Lucky Dogs!

We had to board our boy, Marshall, for an extended period of time and are so glad we chose Lucky Dogs! This was only the second time he was in a kennel and the first time was only for 2 days. So I was having anxiety about leaving him for so long. But the staff at Lucky Dogs was amazing! Not only were we able to see our boy on the cameras whenever we wanted, we were also sent pictures and texts with updates. He had a difficult time with being left and the staff worked with him each day to make him feel at ease and comfortable. He ended up settling in and feeling better about where he was. Thank you staff at Lucky Dogs, for taking such good care of our boy Marshall!

This was our first time using Lucky Dogs for grooming. We really appreciated the time, care and attention that Holly gave to our fur babies. The dogs are 5 and 6 years old and this was the first time a groomer actually explained to us the ear structure and matting for Charlotte, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She had the best grooming that we have ever seen on her. Sadie, our schnauzer mix, is normally so anxious and the calm atmosphere and welcoming pets made her feel safe. We liked that there weren’t a ton of dogs there in the back at the same time, which helped with Sadie’s anxiety. It was a little pricier than we have paid in the past but we felt as if we got real value. We will be calling to book our next appointment.

My dog does not adjust well to new people but Jennifer and the staff did such an amazing job at making my boy feel comfortable. Also it definitely eased my worry being able to check the live cameras throughout the day and also receiving multiple picture updates from the staff daily. I will be 100% using Lucky Dogs in the future. Wesley says thank you for loving him as much as we do :)

I was very nervous leaving our two dogs overnight for the first time, but Lauren was amazing and totally understanding. She came over twice to meet the dogs prior, and because we were in the middle of training the puppy she went along with all our crazy training instructions. Lauren is definitely knowledgable when it comes to dogs, and most importantly not scared of our two great danes. She gives photo/video updates each day, and even keeps you informed with their food intake. I used to leave long notes with detailed instructions but now I just leave a quick thank you note with any updates. Lauren is reliable when it comes to the planned visits and has helped out with a day notice. If you book her two weeks in advance she will do her best to work her schedule around that of your dogs. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone, she treats your pups like one of her own.

Lauren is incredible!! We have two large sized German Shepherds that are not the easiest to handle (high energy and somewhat protective). Lauren was so patient with the introduction and now the boys see her as family! She is very adaptive to different pet personalities/temperaments. She is great with getting them the exercise the need and playing with them! She is reliable and has helped accommodate us so many times. She always gets back to us in a timely manner and sends us updates when she stops at the house. Literally everything you want in someone that’s coming to your home to take care of your “pet-children” when you’re at work; trusting and attentive. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Animal Kingdom Pet Services.

Lauren’s love for animals shines through with every encounter she has with them! She’s got experience caring for every animal you could imagine- reptiles, dogs, cats, birds, and everything in between. She’s compassionate, works well with her customers, and most importantly she’s trustworthy and dependable. I recommend her to everyone I know!! 10/10

Lauren is great! She's dedicated, professional, organized and amazing at keeping all the animals in good health and good spirits!! Use her services and you won't be disappointed!!

I love animal Kingdom, they really love and care for my fur babies. My boys love their morning walks and play time. I can’t ask for a reliable and loving group of people to leave my fur babies with everyday. Thanks Lauren King’s, Prince, Ace, and Toes Mom!!!

Lauren is amazing. Responsive and reliable. She does a very thorough job. Highly recommend.

Lauren is very reliable and Oscar loves her we trust her with our house and the pup 🐶😊 …

Over priced and definitely not insured, claims to be a dog trainer and has no education.

Very professional and reliable business and owner. They definitely have a customer for life.

I booked last min for the first time 2 weeks ago and they were very accommodating, great service, and the owner shows she cares. They require proper vaccinations which is a must especially for our dog who loves to socialize, which they provide play time. Upon arrival they showed our dog love and were able to put him in a pen with a group of other playful pups. I checked up on him mid way through his stay and he was having so much fun he didn't even show signs of separation anxiety which let me know he was being treated well. We will return and hit the casinos in peace :)

Very pleased sending our dog here. Been coming here for years and never seem to fail. Very attentive staff and have the best care towards dogs. Alisha was amazing at keeping in touch with us on our week long vacation!!

They made us feel so comfortable with leaving our fur baby with them for two days. Very friendly staff, and Allie looked so pretty after they gave her a bath and trim!

Thank you for taking good care of our fur baby Rosie! She seemed very happy and smells amazing from her bath. We appreciate that you were accommodating for us picking up earlier than we said. Will definitely bring Rosie back again!

I normally don’t write reviews about any place, but having a few dogs in my time and having to board them when I go away for any length of time, I felt like I had to give my opinion in reference to Atlantic City pet hotel, and grooming. My dog Niko has stayed at Atlantic City pet hotel a few times and I can honestly say I am over-the-top pleased with how they treat and take care of my dog. I feel when I go away for any length of time that he is cared for 1000% and I have no worries at all when I’m away about how he is doing. The owner Jackie, which I have never met, but have spoken to her on the phone she is so accommodating to anything that I ask and Dan one of the guys that works there, he is the best Niko really likes Dan. This is the place that will always be my go to place. All so the price is right!!! Thanks again Atlantic City, pet hotel, and grooming.

Amazing hospitality and communication.. It's not surprising they have been in business for 18 years. They are so accommodating and seem to care about my pup as much as I do.

WOW! I am really impressed with this place. My poor dog had some overgrown nails and one that was pierced in his pad. They got me in without an appointment. They were quick and very pleasant! They did an excellent job and told me to keep an eye on his poor foot as it was infected. I went to the store and bought things to clean it medicate it and wrap it, now he's sleeping peacefully. Highly recommend!!! Thank you again and see you next time!! Appreciate you Fina and Brody

Great customer service Jackie and Dan was the best...my Dog Co Co looked very happy and clean when we picked here up...will use again!

Nice clean and accessible. Good staff and operation there for my pit bull. 6 days.

Said I waited all week for them to call me to get my dog in to get groomed all I got was the run around no call bac no nothing kept telling me she got to call the groomer I would not recommend nobody to go there bad service

Hope is the best at what she does! Her house is the ULTIMATE DOG HOTEL. Our dog Toaster was completely at home and content staying with Hope. With the daily walks and being able to sleep on a couch or real bed was a huge bonus not to mention the huge abundance of toys for him to play with. If you are looking for someone you can trust and leave your dog with look no further and use Sandy Paws!

Leaving my Oscar with Hope at Sandy Paws means I don't have to worry at all. He gets excited when we pull into the driveway, and then runs into her yard, and doesn't even notice that I've left. He knows he will be loved and taken on long walks on the beach. He enjoys spending time with JB, and sometimes another dog too. If I am on vacation, he is too.

Hope is the dog whisperer. She takes amazing care of our two labradoodles. She takes them on long walks or to play on the beach every day. She always knows when one of them may not feel well and consults the vet if necessary. She always seems to know exactly what to do. The dogs run into her home whenever we arrive and are very much at home there. I trust her completely with my pups.

My husband and I went on a 17 day vacation and we had a 8 month old puppy. We happened upon Sandy Paws and we couldn’t be happier. Hope took care of our girl like she was her own. I highly recommend Sandy Paws.

Reliable, friendly and always a comfort to know your best friends are safe while your away! Rose is a life saver!

Our dog Oscar loves Hope! I think more than is after staying with Hope. Hope takes such great care of your pets! You will Love Hope and her home and care!

Sandy Paws is AWESOME! There is no one better then Hope! I wouldn't trust anyone else with our dog Bailey.

Jett love going here! Plenty of space for your dog to run around.

After 13 years with two beautiful boxer pups who have since left us, we decided to open our home once again to another pup. This time however, we decided to adopt a rescue animal. We chose a beautiful young and energetic boxer mix. Unfortunately, she was skin and bone after being abandoned on the street, and very reactive after months spent in the shelter. We brought her home, spending the first two months learning together. In our third month, her reactivity began to heighten to the point where we were wondering if we had made a mistake? We reached out for assistance and found Liz! The answer to our prayers.., Liz is knowledgeable, patient (with both the pup and ourselves), and flexible. We created a schedule that worked for us, and Liz was able to come to our home and guide us step by step through the training process. She believes in POSITIVE training methods, and they work. A month later, our girl's reactivity issues have decreased dramatically, and her "lovability factor" has increased significantly!!! We are all much more trusting and comfortable with each other due to Liz's mentoring, and are eternally grateful for her care and expertise! FIVE STARS and then some :)

I am SO grateful for Paws First being there with me from the beginning with my sweet rescue Hazel! Liz has been extremely reliable, creative and innovative with trying to get my shy rescue to be the best possible, well-adjusted dog. I have been doing training and also have been using PF as my daily walker while I’m at work. Please see happy, fulfilled, enriched doggy pics attached :)

Liz is awesome!! We are first time puppy parents and wanted to start our little Eddie off early with training. Liz is kind, understanding and very knowledgeable!! She came to our home once a week and worked with Eddie and us equally so we could reinforce the training all week long. We highly recommend Liz and her staff for training and dog walking.

We worked with Liz to help us with our newly rescued 10 year old chihuahua. As a result of severe trauma our dog Riley has reactive behavior towards visitors in our home. Liz worked with us and our dog in our home and via zoom. She educated us about reactive behavior. She gave us many techniques/games to manage Riley’s behavior and keep her under threshold. We are forever grateful to Liz for everything we learned. Liz went above and beyond to help us. Her support and genuine care helped with the success of providing a forever home for our little girl.

I am not overstating it when I say that Liz is a lifesaver. My husband and I are first-time dog owners and we adopted a dog that unbeknownst to us (info that we now believe was purposefully withheld and downplayed by the rescue), has a SEVERE reactivity and aggression towards dogs. We were way in over our heads! If it wasn't for Liz, we would have given up on this dog for sure. Of course she gave us training routines, helped us understand dog behavior, and walked us (and the dog) through expectations, but she also acted as a de facto therapist (which is far above and beyond and honestly Liz if you're reading you should consider it as an add-on service) as we were struggling emotionally with the dog and a bad case of the puppy blues. She made herself available via text and email for any questions we had, and was patient with teaching us as we were teaching our dog. She gave us the absolute best chance to be good dog owners and a good home, as well as for our dog to be a good companion to us. If we hadn't enlisted Liz, we would have given the dog back and never tried our hand at dog ownership again. Yes, it was that difficult. While the dog reactivity isn't completely solved and any behavior modification takes time, we now have the confidence to forge on forward with continuing to use the lessons and tools she provided us to turn our dog into an amazing companion. Confidence that was absolutely nonexistent for the first month or our dog journey. You would be hard-pressed to find a dog trainer as patient, empathetic, or as effective as Liz! Holy **** we would have been so screwed without her and our dog would not have had a chance.

Liz consistently displayed patience throughout our training sessions and is committed to best practices in dog training. If you recently got a dog, even if your dog overall behaves pretty well, I recommend Liz to at least show you the basic techniques that your dog will understand. If you've had a dog previously and think you understand training based on that experience, I still recommend hiring Paws First because training techniques have evolved over time!

Paws First is AMAZING. I recommend Liz and Paws First to all my neighbors and friends with new pups/dogs!! I adopted my pup, Ella, 3 1/2 months ago at the age of 10 months, and I really needed help with leash pulling, reactiveness, approaching and meeting other dogs, and overall obedience training to build trust between me and Ella, as she was already shaped by previous owners and fosters. I felt overwhelmed and unprepared to take care of Ella, but after the 8 training sessions, she is TRANSFORMED! I cannot stress how grateful I am to Liz and how important it is to have personalized doggie training. Liz breaks it down, starting in the home to gradually open dogs up to the world and all the stimulating factors, and it was extremely helpful as an owner to understand how their minds work in this way. She has great handouts, checks up on progress, and really made me realize "Oh, that totally makes sense, I'll do this to make it more understandable for my pup to achieve the task I want". Training is not easy by any means, but Liz gives you the tools and confidence to set you and your pup up for success to establish trust while you train your furbaby!

Liz doesn't just "sit" for your pets. She delights in loving your pets 🥰 Recently our cat was having urinary issues while we were 130 miles away. She took our cat to the vet, picked up medicine, administered the medicine, and gave our cat comfort until we returned 👏👏 She is truly a professional, and we're grateful to have her!

Liz did an amazing job training and helping my dachshund, Frank, with his fear-based aggression towards other dogs. She taught me a ton of great (also gentle, encouraging AND easy to implement) training strategies to redirect his attention and keep him focused on me whenever we encounter other dogs. After just a few sessions, I noticed that Frank was much more confident and less reactive, and now I feel completely equipped to handle any situation that might have otherwise caused him to react aggressively. Also Frank loved working with her. I definitely recommend Paws First!

My 1 year old new rescue and I worked with Liz for 7 sessions in our home, and I definitely recommend her. She was lovely to interact with and offered expert guidance and a professional, effective program. Her guidance and feedback during sessions was forthcoming, astute and helpful. She listened to me and clearly tailored the experience based on me, my dog and our goals. I love that she seemed to love my dog (and all dogs), and we loved her right back. We’ll miss you, Liz!